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Three new laptops aimed at 'out and about professionals'

The first is the Vaio SR, designed for the "out and about professional".
Weighing in at under 2kg, the SR has a claimed five-hour battery life, an Intel
Core 2 Duo processor, up to 4GB of memory, a 13.3in screen and 1.3-megapixel
webcam.

The SR also features a new 'Switch' function which lets users change the
whole "personality" of the notebook at the touch of a button. Users can choose a
customised personal desktop or a "serious professional look and feel".

The second in the new range is the Vaio BZ, an A4-format notebook with a
15.4in screen, 1.3-megapixel webcam and multiple security features.

The BZ's larger screen is aimed at the executive who needs to take his laptop
to presentations and boardroom meetings.

The BZ11VN is the first Vaio notebook based on the Intel Centrino platform
with vPro technology for built-in remote manageability and enhanced security.

It also includes a fingerprint reader and Trusted Platform Module hardware to
guard against unauthorised access to sensitive data.

The last in the set, the Vaio Z, is the smallest, weighing less than 1.5kg
and packed into a carbon-fibre case.

Selected models include embedded 3G modems which can switch seamlessly
between Wi-Fi and 3G to ensure a constant connection to the internet.

"This range of Vaio Business notebooks represents a significant evolution in
our offering to the business market," said Nicolas Barendson, head of the Vaio
Business Unit at Sony UK.

"Professional end users need security, reliability and mobility. We provide
the best of these features and functionality, all wrapped up in a beautiful
design."